Las Vegas to San Francisco (LAS–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAS–SFO is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 413 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AZ, CA, CM, LH, LX, NH, NZ, OZ, VA | 72 | 738, 739, 7M8, 7M9, B38M, B39M | 1h29-1h59 | Star Alliance | AC, AZ, CA, CM, LH, LX, NH, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h30-1h40 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 25 | 32N, 32Q, A21N | 1h48-1h56 | – | Y4 | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AA, BA, CX, DE, FJ, HA, JL, QF, QR | 19 | 738, 7M9, B39M | 1h33-1h42 | Oneworld | AA, BA, CX, DE, FJ, HA, JL, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Las Vegas
| Metric | LAS→SFO | BLD→SFO | SGU→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAS | – | 19 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 461 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 41m | 1h 24m | 1h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAS: PDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas, it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco.
The airport is 5 miles from the Strip; ride-shares and taxis take 10–20 minutes from the Strip ($15–25). There is no rail link.The Las Vegas Monorail does not serve the airport. RTC bus Route 109 connects the airport to the Strip ($2, 20–30 min), but luggage handling is inconvenient. Hotel shuttles from major resorts are the most hassle-free option and often free for guests.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
LAS–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Vegas to San Francisco: Two Hubs Separated by an Hour of Desert
LAS–SFO takes just over an hour block time and runs some of the densest short-haul frequency in the western US. Southwest carries the largest share of passengers on this corridor, with multiple daily departures throughout the day. United, Alaska, Spirit, and Frontier also serve the route. The market is driven by Bay Area residents making weekend trips to Las Vegas, convention attendees at the LAS end, and tech employees traveling between Bay Area offices and Las Vegas conference venues. SFO is also a major Pacific gateway, making LAS–SFO a common domestic leg for passengers connecting to Asia or Australia.
Delay Patterns and Both Airports' Characteristics
SFO's marine-layer fog generates consistent early-morning delays, particularly in the May–August period. An 07:00 departure from LAS can arrive at SFO to find the field IFR, resulting in airborne holds or diversions to Oakland in severe cases. LAS itself rarely generates weather delays. The desert climate means most LAS-originating delays are systemic (ground delay programs nationwide) rather than local weather. Harry Reid International handles over 50 million passengers annually and can feel congested during convention peak periods, but security wait times are generally faster than SFO.